| Northeastern vs. WPI |
 |  | |
|---|---|---|
#35 in National Universities #9 in Massachusetts Colleges | Rankings* | #125 in National Universities #19 in Massachusetts Colleges |
| Private (not-for-profit), four-years Research University (very high research activity) | School Type | Private (not-for-profit), four-years Research University (high research activity) |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| Bachelor's Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) Doctorate (Other) | Offered Degree | Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) |
| 2025 Tuition & Fees | ||
| expensive$66,162 | Undergraduate Tuition | cheaper$60,765 |
| expensive$29,174 | Graduate Tuition | cheaper$29,040 |
| More$34,044 | Average Financial Aid Amount | Less$28,567 |
| Admission | ||
| 1,490 SAT 34 ACT | Test Scores | - |
| Tighter5.22% | Acceptance Rate | Easier60.16% |
| Favorable53.75% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Lower18.08% |
| High School GPA High School Rank High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommendations Formal Demonstration of Competencies Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Work experience Personal statement or essay Legacy status | Application Requirements (Required or Considered) | High School GPA High School Rank High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommendations English Proficiency Test Work experience Personal statement or essay Legacy status |
| Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits |
| Enrollment | ||
| Larger32,553 | Total Enrollment | Smaller7,584 |
| Larger17,432 | Undergraduate Student Population | Smaller5,558 |
| Larger15,121 | Graduate Student Population | Smaller2,026 |
| Larger1,730 | Online Student Population | Smaller666 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Higher91% | Graduate Rate | Lower90% |
| 4% | Transfer-out Rate | - |
| Higher97% | Retention Rate | Lower94% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 11,278) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,369) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $8,180) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $7,206) |
| Faculty | ||
| More Students per Faculty16 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | Less Students per Faculty13 to 1 |
| 2,489 | Number of faculty | 548 |
| Higher$146,980 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$120,869 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.